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JoeFromPA · 10-25-2010, 09:43 AM

JTP - Just sent you a PM....again, sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Been over a month since I logged in to the forum, sadly.

OP - I haven't used the boxster scissor jack, but I absolutely hate scissor jacks. Feel they are dangerous.

If you simply need a bit more height to get your jack underneath, I recommend driving up on 4 blocks of 2x4s for an extra 1.5" of clearance.

Also, I have this jack: http://www.harborfreight.com/rapid-pump-4000-lb-capacity-lightweight-low-profile-aluminum-racing-jack-92782.html

Despite a few of the reviews, I can tell you that it will get just about anywhere under the boxster and lift it effortlessly. I just swapped on my blizzaks with this + a 2-ton jack stand and, aside from the PITA that are wheel studs (instead of lugnuts), it was a piece of cake

10-25-2010, 09:43 AM	#15
JoeFromPA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 211	JTP - Just sent you a PM....again, sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Been over a month since I logged in to the forum, sadly. OP - I haven't used the boxster scissor jack, but I absolutely hate scissor jacks. Feel they are dangerous. If you simply need a bit more height to get your jack underneath, I recommend driving up on 4 blocks of 2x4s for an extra 1.5" of clearance. Also, I have this jack: http://www.harborfreight.com/rapid-pump-4000-lb-capacity-lightweight-low-profile-aluminum-racing-jack-92782.html Despite a few of the reviews, I can tell you that it will get just about anywhere under the boxster and lift it effortlessly. I just swapped on my blizzaks with this + a 2-ton jack stand and, aside from the PITA that are wheel studs (instead of lugnuts), it was a piece of cake __________________ 99 Boxster 5spd - 64k miles 06 Civic SI - 114k miles, D.D., unbelievably reliable and fun to beat on everyday. 08 Legacy GT 5spd - 74k miles.